DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli vs Harbour Lights by de GRISOGONO
Side by side on price, unit sizes, payment plan and handover.
Where each one wins
Drawn from the two developments' published prices, plans and handover targets.
Lower entry price
Harbour Lights by de GRISOGONO starts 25% lower, at AED 6,666,000 against AED 8,886,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
More space for the money
On average Harbour Lights by de GRISOGONO works out at about AED 3,250 per sq ft against AED 4,028 at DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli.
Sooner to complete
Harbour Lights by de GRISOGONO is targeted for Q4 2027, ahead of DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli in Q4 2028. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli | Harbour Lights by de GRISOGONO |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DAMAC Properties | DAMAC Properties |
| Location | Dubai Harbour, Dubai | Dubai Maritime City, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2028 | Q4 2027 |
| Price from | AED 8,886,000 | AED 6,666,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 4,028 | 3,250 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 2 to 4 bed | 2 bed |
| Sizes | 2,323 to 6,059 sq ft | 2,051 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 5/55/40 | 5/55/40 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 356,460 | AED 267,660 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Starting prices for the same home type
| Home type | DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli | Harbour Lights by de GRISOGONO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 8,930,0002,799 to 2,864 sq ft | AED 6,666,0002,051 sq ft | AED 2,264,000 more at DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli |
DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli
A 49-storey Roberto Cavalli designed tower in Dubai Harbour. In November 2026 DAMAC listed two- to four-bedroom apartments from AED 8,886,000, with handover in Q4 2028.
What works
- DAMAC's project page, its unit cards and Property Finder all give handover in Q4 2028.
- A Dubai Harbour address across from Dubai Marina, with JBR Walk and Dubai Marina Mall about five minutes away on DAMAC's figures.
- Large layouts: two-bedroom apartments on offer were all close to 2,800 sq ft or more.
What to weigh
- Entry prices close to AED 9 million put the tower at the top end of the Dubai apartment market.
- Property Finder's starting figures, such as AED 7.3 million for two bedrooms, are below DAMAC's current prices, so compare resale stock.
- Only two four-bedroom and three two-bedroom units were listed, so the choice of floor and view is narrow.
Harbour Lights by de GRISOGONO
A de GRISOGONO branded tower of 52 storeys in Dubai Maritime City. In November 2026 DAMAC listed one two-bedroom apartment at AED 6,666,000, with handover in Q4 2027 on its unit card.
What works
- A tower that is well advanced, with construction under way since April 2024 on Property Finder's record and completion due in 2027.
- A large two-bedroom layout of 2,051 sq ft with four bathrooms, high in the tower on floor 51.
- A waterfront site in Dubai Maritime City, about 20 minutes by car from Dubai International Airport on DAMAC's figures.
What to weigh
- Only one developer unit was listed on 13 November 2026, so there is no choice of layout or floor from DAMAC.
- The listed price of about AED 3,250 per sq ft is far above the launch prices Property Finder records, so compare resale units first.
- Handover is Q2 2027 on DAMAC's project page, Q4 2027 on the unit card and June 2027 on Property Finder. Confirm the date in the sale agreement.
DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli or Harbour Lights by de GRISOGONO?
Which is cheaper, DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli or Harbour Lights by de GRISOGONO?
Harbour Lights by de GRISOGONO has the lower starting price at AED 6,666,000, compared with AED 8,886,000 at DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Harbour Lights by de GRISOGONO has the earlier target (Q4 2027). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli is sold on a 5/55/40 plan with 60% due before handover. Harbour Lights by de GRISOGONO is sold on a 5/55/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli and Harbour Lights by de GRISOGONO by the same developer?
Yes, both are by DAMAC Properties.
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